02-27-2019, 04:20 AM
This piece captures many relevant points:
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2019/02/...s-my-turn/
- Hawaii is ranked the eighth highest state in taxes collected per capita.
- we have been ranked eighth in the number of government employees per capita.
- Hawaii has been ranked the worst place to do business
- ranked last for cost of living and housing affordability
- The state does have the highest paid county workers in the country
Best observation:
- During the 35 years I've lived on our island, there have been almost no new roads built or widened in West Hawaii, despite the substantial growth in population.
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2019/02/...s-my-turn/
- Hawaii is ranked the eighth highest state in taxes collected per capita.
- we have been ranked eighth in the number of government employees per capita.
- Hawaii has been ranked the worst place to do business
- ranked last for cost of living and housing affordability
- The state does have the highest paid county workers in the country
Best observation:
- During the 35 years I've lived on our island, there have been almost no new roads built or widened in West Hawaii, despite the substantial growth in population.